Hughes Public Career Sketched in Historic Profile
A detailed biographical sketch chronicles Charles Evans Hughes from his New York birth in 1862 to his Columbia Law School success, governorship of New York, and 1907 to 1910 public service including Supreme Court appointment. It highlights his gas trust and insurance investigations, reform efforts, family life, and stance on politics.
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United States
New York
Empire State
Mary C. Connelly
Charles
Glens Falls
N. Y
Newark
N. J
City of New York
Old Nough
Madison University of Hamilton
Colgate University
Brown University
Columbia Law School
Hughes
Stewart L. Woodford
Chamberlain, Carter & Hornblower
Brooklyn
Antoinette Carter
Walter
Carter
Cornell Univerality Law School
Oregon
Carter, Hughes & Dwight
Cornell Law School
Edward J. Dwight
Carter, Hughes, Rounds & Shurman
Hughes, Rounds & Shurman
Broadway
Mr. Hughes
Metropolis
Henry Hazen Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Europe
John H. Alexander
McCall
Richard H. McCurdy
Andrew Hamilton
Andy” Field
Ingsance
Albany
Charles ‘Evans
Arance Mr. Hughes
Tise
Charles Evans Hughea
Taft
United States Supreme Court
Charles R. Hughes
Executive
Charles Evans, Jr
Helen
Katherine
Elizabeth
Hughey
Wellesley
Charles BE. Hughes
Supreme Court
Stephen S. Wise
Hughess
University of Chicago
Thomas W. Goodspeed
German cruiser Koenig von Sachsen sunk in Baltic battle
Berlin admits loss after a Baltic engagement in which the German cruiser Koenig von Sachsen a destroyer and twelve merchant ships were sunk by six Russian destroyers and submarines. Survivors from a German destroyer totaled 150 and the battle occurred near Hevringe between midnight and 1 am. The Hermann auxiliary cruiser was attacked by Russian destroyers but remained afloat and was later destroyed by its crew.
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Copenhagen
Koenig von Sachsen
King of
Saxony
Baltic
Eschange Telegraph Company
Dagens Nyheter
Nykopling
Koenig von Sach- Sen
Nykoping
Hevringe
von Hindenburg
Jacobstadt
Riga-Dvinsk
Berlin
Vila London
Hermann
Norrkeeping Bight
Aiive
Wilson urges readiness to defend rights at West Point
President Wilson told West Point cadets and a large audience that the United States must be prepared yet avoid vaunting militarism. He said America seeks justice with others, will put America first, and should set a good example while facing an uncertain future.
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West Point
Wilson
America
United States
Hughes
Military Academy
Europe
Reichstag Peace Speech In June From Bethmann Hollweg
Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg addressed the Reichstag during the third reading of the budget via Sayville wireless. He said Germany’s position has never been stronger since the war began and that the military situation has improved to their advantage, with progress on all fronts.
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Bertin
Sayville
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Germany
von Bethmann-Holdweg
Hughes Ad Adviser Named in NYC Campaign
New York June 16 Mr Hughes headquarters announced that George W Wickersham would be one of the nominee s permanent advisers during the campaign after a long discussion with the candidate Wickersham's potential as chairman of the Republican national committee remains uncertain but possible.
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New York
Food shortages spark protests in Dutch cities
Demonstrators in Rotterdam and Amsterdam march against high prices and supply issues. Disturbances escalate as crowds clash with police and street confrontations occur amid efforts to clear main avenues.
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Brita
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Indians Slay Mexicans in border clash report
A brief despatch from Douglas Arizona dated June 19 reports a letter from Aiperanza Sonora describing a border incident on June 8 in which Indians killed several Mexicans. No further details are given in the fragment.
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Douglas
Ariz
Aiperanza
Sonora
Nat
Bomb wrecks mall car in Butte Montana shock event
A bomb in a sack, addressed to Governor Spry of Utah, exploded in a mall car at Butte. The blast wrecked the car after the bag was tossed to an Oregon Short Line train. No further details on casualties or suspects are provided.
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Wrecka
Butte
Mont
Mall
Spry
Utah
Salt Lake City
Lloyd-George for War Post
London reports on June 17 1918 indicating Lloyd George seeks the secretaryship for War and related political maneuvering. The snippet reflects wartime cabinet reshuffle chatter and potential appointments in Britain’s leadership.
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Lloyd-George
London
Carranza issues ultimatum amid border crisis with United States
The Mexican government warns that any U S troop movements into Mexico or reinforcements to General Pershing will be treated as hostility. Pershing confirms U S intent to act on its own judgment, while fighting continues near Matamoros and San Ignacio. U S consuls relocate, and Mexican residents arm as tensions rise along the border.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Pershing
Jacinto Trejino
Chihuahua
Carranza
War Department
Funston
Trevino
Fragmented Speech and Names Ill-Formed in Muddled Text
Readable portions show misheard quotes about pinhead and motorist sums, plus scattered phrases about a policeman described as crazy and a bag pinch. Mentions Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh and Senator Blinks appear as stray product and political references amid garbled dialogue.
Miss Jane Addams Comments On Fashion At Hull House
Fragmentary text shows Jane Addams at Hull House criticizing fashion trends. A girl recalls a mother pursuing new styles while a teacher challenges youth to grow up. The passage includes garbled quotes and unclear details.
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Jane Addams
Hull House
Bible Only Noncontraband in Civil War Trade
During the Civil War the demand for Scriptures rose and most Bibles printed at the Dib house in New York were the only merchandise the Union army allowed through to the Confederacy. The Society's receipts totaled $25.25 and the total Bibles and portions printed reached 1.12, a figure not surpassed in 20 years, reported by the Inter Christian Herald.
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Dib House
New York
Uni
Confederacy
Confederate States
North
Christian Herald
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University
New
Yorn Telegram
Bill
Russ
U. S
AD Ser
George W. Wickersham
Repub
Ican
U.S
Brownsville
Tex
U. S. Cavalry
Matamoros
Edward Anderson
Newman
Twenty-sixth Infantry
San Benito
A. D. Newman
Third Cavalry
Alfredo Ricaut
U. & Consuls
San Antonio
W. P. Blocker
Piedras Negras
Eagle Pass
Brownville
J. H. Johnson
Mateamoros
Cachuta
Nazari
Carreras Pass
Souith
Agua Prieta
Nacozari
Washington, D. C
Wib Son
Washington Ia
Iowa Guards
Des Moines
Iowa Guard
Vienna
I Libby
Mneill
I 'Y
Chicago
al Today
Fortuider
Tuelingwos
Pinhead
Glover
Hanford
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